Head chef

Are you someone who cooks with passion and have extensive experience in managing a large kitchen brigade? Are you a culinary mastermind with an eye for detail? And would you like to work at a fantastic hotel which has ambitious plans and a bright future ahead of it? Then look no further! At Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven we have a position available as Chef de Cuisine, being allround Head Chef.

As Chef de Cuisine / allround head chef you will be leading the kitchen brigade in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager and together you will manage a team of about 40 employees in the kitchen. You make an important impact on the culinary level as well as the organisation and operation of the company. You will be operationally in charge of all our culinary outlets: à la carte restaurant Martinus, the Buffet, hotel bar Ozzo Food & Drinks and 040 Congress & Events.

What can a working day bring you?

• Coordinating and controlling the most efficient and effective preparation process possible;

• Coaching, motivating and training your team;

• You will determine recipes and menus, based both on content knowledge and understanding of the market and margins/price settings;

• You are responsible for the entire kitchen brigade, the dishes and the warehouse which you manage cooperatively from operations;

• You work strictly according to HACCP regulations;

• In addition, you are a coaching leader and inspire your team, without losing sight of efficiency and gross margin;

• You have insight into the efficient rostering of employees, keeping an eye on productivity targets;

• Besides your responsibility for the kitchen team, you manage kitchen procurement and ensure its quality and continuity. You manage figures without losing sight of the human aspect of your job.

What qualities and experience make us happy?

• Leadership experience;

• A completed chef training (niv.4, independent chef) and/or several years of experience in a similar position;

• Leadership skills, flexibility and stress-resistance;

• Independence: you can organise, plan, cooperate and make decisions;

• Creativity and an eye for detail;

• You are a coaching leader and culinary creative;

• Representative, hospitable and service-oriented;

• Flexible (including holidays).

Who are we?

Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven is one of the largest conference and event venues in the southern Netherlands, with 251 rooms, 26 function rooms, three restaurants, a sports centre with a swimming pool, a mini-market and a casino – all under one roof. In 2024, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and we continue to build a future full of innovation, hospitality and regional connection.

Valk stands for surprising yet natural hospitality, thoughtful care, long-term loyalty and customer-focused quality. These core values form the basis of everything we do.

With us, you’ll work in an open, spontaneous atmosphere with room for personal growth. Guests and colleagues feel at home, because happy colleagues make for happy guests. Together, we provide the best service and that genuine ‘WOW’ feeling.

We believe in equal opportunities and are proud of our top score on the Social Enterprise Performance Ladder. Flexible, creative and with a focus on people and society – that is Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven.

What can we offer you?

• An informal culture within a beautiful family business;

• A close-knit and enthusiastic team, with regular fun staff activities;

• Free sports at our renovated Toucan Sportcenter;

• Staff discount on overnight stays at Van der Valk Hotels;

• Staff discount in our restaurants;

• Benefits at work - Discounts at various shops and companies;

• Opportunity to participate in collective health insurance;

• Possibility of participating in training courses at Van der Valk Opleidingen;

• Guidance in your development as a hotel professional with career opportunities;

• Salary in accordance with the Horeca CLA.